:: AFAIK the hex file does not contain any info as to which target :: chip is intended. Indeed. Ignore the hex file sentence - reparse statement - If your programmer is set for a 628, but the part reports itself as a 628A ............. Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 21/02/2009 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk Hosted by: www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=7988359 -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist